Why? Remember that certain equipment, like your fall harness, is designed to be worn as close to your body as possible. You want to make sure the fit is correct. Not only should your harness have a snug fit, so that you can’t wriggle out of it. But, you also want to reduce your risk of orthostatic intolerance. Which basically means that you don’t want straps digging into certain vital arteries.

If you think about winter or wet weather clothing, it’s usually bulky, heavy, or slick. Would you want to rely on a safety harness that wasn’t flush with the body that it’s meant to protect? Hint... it’s called body wear for a reason.

I know what you’re thinking. You’re shaking your head saying, "So what the heck am I supposed to do when it’s -30°F or raining?" Well, the people that manufacture your safety apparel are pretty smart. They figured that if they wanted people to buy their products, they should make gear that people would actually wear.

We aren't talking about papercuts. We're talking about life and death situations. So, it only makes sense to use safety equipment the right way. And if the big time manufacturers created a solution to the problem of inclement weather on the jobsite, we might as well use it.

Now you can stay warm and safe, without having to sacrifice either. Why can't everything else in life be this simple?

Dave is co-owner of Quad City Safety and spends his days personifying the phrase “The customer and end-user come first”. To him, that’s not some hokey, feel good one-liner. That belief is ingrained in him and he passes that same sentiment onto the team of experts on Quads City’s staff. They prove their dedication daily by helping people find the right safety equipment for their needs and continuing to help them long after the sale closes. They build a family with their client that’s bound together by a strong safety culture.